Primal

Hanabusa Ryouko is a dedicated office worker navigating the daily pressures of her professional life while sharing an apartment with her boyfriend. What should be a stable domestic arrangement has gradually become a source of mounting tension. Over time, she finds herself growing increasingly frustrated with her partner, as small grievances accumulate and strain the foundation of their relationship. Compounding her personal struggles, Ryouko’s career is far from smooth sailing. The relentless demands of her job offer little comfort or escape from the dissatisfaction brewing at home. Caught between professional setbacks and a deteriorating romance, she faces a quiet but pervasive crisis that threatens to unravel both aspects of her life. With patience wearing thin on all fronts, Ryouko must confront the reality of her circumstances. As the weight of her frustrations continues to build, the trajectory of her relationship hangs in the balance, leaving open the question of whether she and her boyfriend can find a way forward or if the distance between them will only continue to grow.